NHTSA investigationRQ02011
Investigation RQ02011: 1995–1996 Ford Windstar
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Aug 29, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 14, 2003
- Model years
- 1995–1996
Subject
Fuel tank fatigue cracking
Component: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Summary
See attached report.
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1996 Ford Windstar1,386 complaints
- 1995 Ford Windstar3,326 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.